History
During the Rattanakosin Period, the Kingdom's administration was similar to those during the Ayutthaya Period. There were two Chief Ministers (Thai: อัครมหาเสนาบดี: Akkharamahasenabodi): the first running military affairs or "Samuhakalahom" (Thai: สมุหกลาโหม) and the second "Samuhanayok" (Thai: สมุหนายก) for civilian affairs. The Civilian Ministry is divided further into four "Kroms" (Thai: กรม), headed by a "Senabodi" (Thai: เสนาบดี) or Permanent Secretary. This type of administration was called the "Chatusadom" (Thai: จตุสดมภ์) :
| Name | Thai Name | Head | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krom Nakhonban or Krommawiang | กรมนครบาล หรือ กรมเวียง | Senabodi | Cities and local administration |
| Krommawang | กรมวัง | Senabodi | Palace affairs |
| Krommakhlang | กรมคลัง | Senabodi | The Treasury and Trade |
| Krommana | กรมนา | Senabodi | Agriculture and land |
King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), who had received a European education and traveled widely, decided to reform the administration of the state. In 1875, he issued a royal decree to bring about this reform, dividing and creating many departments, and thereby preventing the archaic system from collapsing.
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